Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University, Monterey Bay | 16 | — | 0 | 255 | 253 99.2% |
| California State University Monterey Bay | 13 | — | 0 | 147 | 144 98% |
| 12 | — | 0 | 18 | 18 100% | |
| Monterey Bay | 10 | — | 0 | 24 | 24 100% |
| CSUMB | 7 | — | 0 | 75 | 72 96% |
| CSU Monterey Bay | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| csumb.edu/jobs | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Legal information | 3 | — | 0 | 149 | 149 100% |
| Security report | 3 | — | 0 | 146 | 146 100% |
| www.csumb.edu | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 3 75% |
| http://csumb.edu | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| CSUMB Careers | 2 | — | 0 | 15 | 15 100% |
| Website | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| diverse student body | 2 | — | 0 | 10 | 10 100% |
| https://csumb.edu/slp | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| CSU Monterey Bay Website | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
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| https://csumb.edu/ | 2 | — | 0 | 651 | 651 100% |
| Service Learning Institute | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Cal State Monterey Bay | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| View Venue Website | 2 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| California State University–Monterey Bay | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| Title IX | 2 | — | 0 | 15 | 15 100% |
| http://csumb.edu/ | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Website Icon Visit Website | 2 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| CSUMB's Vision. | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| https://csumb.edu/clery | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing | 2 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Academics | 2 | — | 0 | 135 | 135 100% |
| Strategic Plan | 2 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Founding Vision Statement | 2 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| View Organizer Website | 2 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| California State University–Monterey Bay | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Department of Social Work | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| learn here | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| CSUMB Nursing Program | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Campus Service Center | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Contact | 1 | — | 0 | 42 | 42 100% |
| CSUMB’s Parking Services page | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Link to publication | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Apply | 1 | — | 0 | 134 | 134 100% |
| 「Meal Plans」(食事プラン) | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| csumb.edu/csonline | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Research Diving Program | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| how to connect a major to a career | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Dr. Nathaniel Jue | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Startup Factory Monterey Bay 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| BENEFITS | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Cost & aid | 1 | — | 0 | 132 | 132 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to csumb.edu?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to csumb.edu, sorted by the number of referring domains using each anchor. Anchor texts range from branded terms (like the domain name itself) to keyword-rich phrases that describe the linked content. The distribution of anchor texts reveals how other websites perceive and describe csumb.edu.
What is anchor text?
Anchor text is the visible, clickable text in a hyperlink. Search engines use anchor text as a signal to understand what the linked page is about. For example, if many sites link to a page using the anchor text "best running shoes," search engines infer that the page is relevant to that topic. Anchor text appears in several forms: exact-match (contains target keywords), branded (uses the company or domain name), generic (like "click here"), and naked URLs.
Why is anchor text analysis important for SEO?
Anchor text analysis helps identify potential SEO risks and opportunities. A natural backlink profile has diverse anchor texts including branded terms, generic phrases, and topic-relevant keywords. Over-optimization, where too many backlinks use the same exact-match keyword anchor, can trigger search engine penalties. Conversely, understanding which anchors drive the most authority (measured by referring domain count and DR) helps prioritize link building efforts.
How many unique anchor texts does csumb.edu have?
The anchor text report for csumb.edu displays all distinct anchor texts grouped by their hash. Each row shows how many unique referring domains use that anchor, the total number of links, and the dofollow percentage. A high number of unique anchors generally indicates a healthy, natural backlink profile with diverse link sources.